“Washington has monitored the spread of H5N1 closely since it was first detected in poultry in the state in 2022, and our state is prepared with the knowledge, relationships, and tools to minimize its ...

We spoke with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, the director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, about the agency’s avian flu response.

Data from the southern hemisphere show that this year's flu shot was 34.5% effective against hospitalization in high-risk groups during that half of the globe's winter respiratory season.

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CDC data shows that whooping cough cases are rising in the U.S. Experts say routine immunization is the best way to prevent ...

Wearing a mask helps to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

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Concerns about bird flu — officially known as avian influenza A (H5) — continue to mount, particularly in California.

Preventive measures such as handwashing, mask-wearing and staying home when symptomatic help reduce the spread of the virus.

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October is the prime time to get a flu vaccine to protect yourself through the worst of the respiratory season. However, keep ...